Superior Homes Kenya PLC is a real estate developer who takes pride in being the pioneer of the open-plan gated community concept in East Africa, which is now recognized as the future for sustainable living in East Africa. Developments under the Superior Homes brand include Greenpark Estate in Athi River, Pazuri at Vipingo and Lake Elementaita Mountain Lodge.
We are seeking a highly motivated, results-oriented, and hands-on Site Supervisor to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with excellent organizational and communication skills, capable of overseeing day-to-day site operations, coordinating teams and contractors, ensuring quality standards, and delivering projects safely, efficiently, and within agreed timelines.
Responsibilities:
- Project Management: – Develop comprehensive plans and schedules for projects to optimize resource utilization and adhere to timelines and budget constraints.
- Cost and Schedule Control: -Monitor and manage construction schedules and associated costs to ensure projects are completed within approved budgets and timelines.
- Labor and Machinery Management: -Supervise all direct labor deployed to construction sites and oversee machinery management, collaborating closely with Workshop & Stores personnel.
- Contract Administration: -Administer construction contracts as necessary, ensuring compliance and proper documentation.
- Permitting and Compliance: -Obtain and maintain all necessary permits and licenses for construction sites in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Contractor Coordination: -Coordinate the work of site workers and subcontractors across multiple projects, ensuring adherence to specifications and regulations.
- Reporting and Forecasting: -Provide regular progress reports to project manager, including project costs and budget management.
- Scope Management: -Identify changes in project scope and implement appropriate measures to address them.
- Collaboration: -Collaborate closely with project team members to ensure project success.
- Quality Assurance and Safety: -Monitor progress and quality standards through site checks, implement safety standards, quality assurance controls, and minimize risks.
- Environmental and Community Issues: -Address any environmental or local community issues that may arise during projects including any complaints from residents.
- Resource Management: -Determine equipment, materials, and manpower requirements, and ensure timely procurement and delivery.
- Inventory Management: -Keep track of inventory, tools, and equipment, ensuring availability as per project needs.
Requirements:
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in Real Estate Project or Construction Management.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is an added advantage.
- Experience in managing real estate development projects and large-scale construction projects is a must.
- Ability to manage multiple sites, with a demonstrated track record.
- Previous work experience with a contractor is an added advantage.
- Experience managing contractors and architects through design and construction phases.
- Track record of managing projects to budget and schedule.
- Strong analytic skills, including the ability to independently conduct real estate financial analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to express ideas clearly, verbally and in writing.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Excel, Power Point, and Word.
- Ability to cultivate and manage productive relationships with development team members, public officials, funders and lenders, other staff, and the community.
- Ability to organize work, work independently, problem solve, and be persistent.
- Creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and self-driven attitude towards work.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with a sense of urgency.
- Ability to work effectively in a team within a fast-paced environment
